A man was walking naked, behaving erratically, and carrying a 6-month-old baby in Gilroy when he was tackled by concerned Good Samaritans, police said Monday.

The naked man was identified by police as John Anthony Ruiz, of Los Banos, Calif., and he was hospitalized. The baby's mother was questioned by police, and officials did not immediately say if Ruiz or the mother will face charges.

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The bizarre incident happened August 2 at 10:20 a.m. on the 8100 block of Monterey Street near Howson Street.

"Patrons at a nearby eating establishment reported a naked male was carrying an infant and acting erratically," Gilroy police officer Justin Matsuhara said. "Concerned for the welfare of the infant, and the violent and erratic behavior of the male, several patrons rushed towards (Ruiz) and wrested the infant from his grasp."

Other patrons wrestled Ruiz to the ground and held him down until police arrived.

"Due to the awareness and quick reaction of citizens, the infant child was unharmed," Matsuhara said.

The baby boy was transported for evaluation to a local hospital and later released into the custody of Santa Clara County Department of Family and Children Services.

Ruiz "developed medical complications" while he was being restrained by officers and he was hospitalized.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Gilroy Police Department at 408-846-0350.